In the United States, the positions of the Democrats and Republicans have become more divisive, increasing polarization and partisanship among the American public. Alongside this trend, we have also seen an increase in Americans reporting experiencing loneliness. Could the growing partisan divide contribute to a person's sense of being alone? Through analysis of an original survey, results indicate a correlation between Ideology, political party, and feelings of loneliness. Those identifying as Republican or having a conservative ideology had lower levels of loneliness compared to Democrats or those with more liberal ideology. Part of this loneliness may be from Democrats' feeling uncomfortable or unsafe around those with more right-leaning ideology, leading to a greater willingness to cut people off or avoid others based on political affiliations. Democrats were more likely than those from any other political party to report they had cut someone off due to politics. However, in interviews, people described avoiding friends as mutual rather than one person cutting the other off. This may indicate that conservatives may be cutting people off at similar rates but citing different reasons than “political affiliation.”  This research suggests that, in a polarized political climate, relationships can suffer and contribute to loneliness. Finding ways to bridge partisan divides might have broader positive impacts in terms of individual well-being.